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West Whiteland Township
Location : Exton, PA 19341
Position : Public Works Administrative Assistant

Job Description : West Whiteland Township is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant within the Public Works Department.Community Background: West Whiteland Township is located approximately 30 miles outside of Philadelphia, in the center of Chester County surrounding the Exton Crossroads of Route 30 and Route 100. We are a suburban community of 19,600 residents and a daytime population over 26,000. As the Township plans for the future and adapts to climate change, additional staff are needed who enjoy new challenges.The Department Operations: The Public Works Department is composed of 16 full-time employees who are responsible for the Township’s infrastructure, including 69 miles of roads and storm sewers, maintenance of 12 parks and the Township Building, the sanitary sewer system with five pump stations and over 100 miles of sanitary lines, as well as fleet maintenance.The Position: The Administrative Assistant (AA) position is a diverse administrative and technical position providing support for the Public Works Department. The AA performs a variety of specialized administrative work in furtherance of project planning and completion.This position will manage the Township’s Pay-as-you-Throw solid waste program and will play a key role in the roll out of the department’s new work order system. The AA conducts research to assist with resolving problems and making decisions as well as composes routine correspondence, handles phone calls, and visitors.The ideal candidate will bring a mix of new ideas and proven practices to the position. Strong communication and people skills; the ability to learn new software programs such as GIS and MS SharePoint; and knowledge of state and federal regulations are essential. The ideal candidate will have, or will soon acquire, knowledge of public works, legal processes and general procedures and policies in municipal government. The candidate will bring strong organizational, writing and people skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and an aptitude for learning new software also is essential.West Whiteland Township has a lean staff where everyone wears multiple hats and pitches in to support each other as necessary. We pride ourselves on serving our community as effectively as we can and an appreciation for public service will make the job more rewarding. While casual and supportive, the work environment also is very busy. The successful candidate must be comfortable juggling multiple responsibilities and deadlines and eager to learn new skills and subject matter.M/F/H/D. EOE.Job Type: Full-timePay: $24.00 – $28.00 per hourBenefits:Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayEducation:Associate (Preferred)Experience:Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)municipal: 1 year (Preferred)MS Office Software: 5 years (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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